Here’s a look at the odds and observations for each of the NHL’s playoff teams chances at capturing Lord Stanley’s Cup:

NEW YORK RANGERS: 6/1

Cup is half full because: They were top point getters in the NHL this season. Strong in all aspects of the game. Experience as finalists last year. Keith Yandle could be the missing piece.

Cup is half empty because:Pressure as the favourites to win it all. Team leader Rick Nash scores in regular season but has been a dud in playoffs. He needs to step up.

ANAHEIM DUCKS: 8/1

Cup is half full because: Best record in Western Conference. Few teams win at the Pond. Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf are as good a duo as any in the league.

Cup is half empty because: Goal differential of plus-10 was worst among playoff teams. Both penalty killing and power-play are merely mediocre.

ST. LOUIS BLUES: 8/1

Cup is half full because: If opposition doesn’t get shots on net, tough to win and Blues strong defence allowed fewest shots against in NHL. Top five units in both goals for and goals against.

Cup is half empty because: Do we know who the starting goalie is? Both Brian Elliot and Jake Allen have been erratic. One of them must answer the bell.

MONTREAL CANADIENS: 9/1

Cup is half full because: Carey Price is the best goaltender on the planet, giving the Habs a leg up in any overtime game. They’re the Canadiens and their rich playoff history can’t be ignored.

Cup is half empty because: Montreal's offence revolves around Max Pacioretty, who ended the regular season on the shelf. If he’s still out, Canadiens could make a quick exit. Montreal’s 23rd-ranked power play must improve.

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS: 9/1

Cup is half full because: Core of players from 2013 championship team remains on the roster. Club is built for spring hockey. Goalie Corey Crawford continues to be money.

Cup is half empty because: Offensive production is down. Chicago was 17th in the league in goals per game, 20th in power play percentage and 26thin shooting percentage.

NASHVILLE PREDATORS: 12/1

Cup is half full because: Nashville’s 28 home wins was best mark in Western Conference. Pekka Rinne among top goalies. D Shea Weber and Roman Josi are formidable defensive tandem.

Cup is half empty because: Team limped into playoffs on a six-game skid. Must up their game against winning teams after compiling a 19-25 mark against NHL’s top 16 clubs.

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING: 12/1

Cup is half full because: Tampa fills the net with league best 262 goals on the season. Bolts’ 32 home wins was league-leading. Balanced scoring saw 11 players with double-digit goals.

Cup is half empty because: The defensive corps is really banged up. Playoff hockey has not exactly been a bright spot for this club. Possessing puck off of faceoffs is an issue.